The 29-year-old Cousins has been one of the most productive quarterbacks in the league over the last few seasons and was courted by a number of teams when it became clear he would leave Washington. The shortlist was narrowed down to the Vikings and the New York Jets over the last few weeks with Minnesota, who reached the NFC Championship game last season, offering the best chance at a Super Bowl and the Jets with the salary cap space to offer Cousins more money.